From his humble beginnings as Bill Monroe’s bus driver to his modern award-winning success, no one today quite embodies bluegrass like Del McCoury—and few others have so many great stories to tell. Del’s voice, songwriting cues, and iconic band (featuring his sons Ronnie and Rob) are a perennial favorite. What’s more, Del has collaborated with some fantastic musicians in his time—including Steve Earle, Bobby Osborne, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Enjoy this list of 20 songs hand-picked from Del McCoury’s illustrious career spanning more than half a century!
